Q. Who can register?
A. Anyone who is an Indian citizen, residing in India and of 18 years or above on the date of registration
can register for Kaun Banega Crorepati. No person can participate on behalf of another person.
Q. When will the lines be open for registration?
A. Registration lines (both IVRS – phone and SMS - messaging) are open from 21:00:00 hrs on Aug 2,
2010, when the first question goes on air, till 20:59:59 hrs on Aug 9, 2010, for all viewers. The
schedule of on-air registration questions during this period will be as below:
Lines Open Lines Close
Q.NO. Date Time Date Time
1 02-08-10 21:00:00 03-08-10 20:59:59
2 03-08-10 21:00:00 04-08-10 20:59:59
3 04-08-10 21:00:00 05-08-10 20:59:59
4 05-08-10 21:00:00 06-08-10 20:59:59
5 06-08-10 21:00:00 07-08-10 20:59:59
6 07-08-10 21:00:00 08-08-10 20:59:59
7 08-08-10 21:00:00 09-08-10 20:59:59
In addition, for Idea subscribers, the registrations lines (both IVRS – phone and SMS - messaging) are
open exclusively from 21:00:00 Hrs on Aug 11, 2010 till 20:59:59 Hrs on Aug 16, 2010. The schedule
of on-air registration questions during this period will be as below:
Lines Open Lines Close
Q.NO. Date Time Date Time
1 11-08-10 21:00:00 12-08-10 20:59:59
2 12-08-10 21:00:00 13-08-10 20:59:59
3 13-08-10 21:00:00 14-08-10 20:59:59
4 14-08-10 21:00:00 15-08-10 20:59:59
5 15-08-10 21:00:00 16-08-10 20:59:59
Q.
What are the different modes of registration?
A. You can register by answering the on-air question through an SMS or by calling on the IVR number.
The operator wise registration details of the numbers to be dialled for IVR and short code for sending
SMS with the answer options are listed below:
SMS IVR
Operator Number Number Answer option
BSNL 52525 5052525 01, 02, 03, 04
MTNL 52525 5052525 01, 02, 03, 04
Idea 55456 55456 01, 02, 03, 04
Others 52525 NA NA
Q.
On what number and in which format do I have to send the SMS?
A. Subscribers of all operators can send in their SMSs to 52525. If you are an Idea subscriber, you can
also send in your SMS to 55456. All registration through SMSs need to be in the following format:
“KBC <space>< A/B/C/D> <space><Age in completed years> <space><Gender>”. e.g.: If the correct
answer to the question aired is “A” according to you, you are 21 years and 2 months old and are a
male; you are required to send “KBC A 21 M”.
Q. What number can I call to register my answer?
A. Idea subscribers can call on 55456 01- 04 (for the respective answer option). For e.g.
If your answer is Option A, call on 5545601
If your answer is Option B, call on 5545602
If your answer is Option C, call on 5545603
If your answer is Option D, call on 5545604
MTNL / BSNL landline subscribers can call on 5052525 01 – 04 (for the respective answer option).
For e.g. :
If your answer is Option A, call on 505252501
If your answer is Option B, call on 505252502
If your answer is Option C, call on 505252503
If your answer is Option D, call on 505252504
BSNL landline subscribers in Rajasthan & Punjab can call on 12555 01 – 04 (for the respective answer
option).
For e.g. :
If your answer is Option A, call on 1255501
If your answer is Option B, call on 1255502
If your answer is Option C, call on 1255503
If your answer is Option D, call on 1255504
Subscribers of all other operators will require to send in their registrations via SMS only.
Q. What will it cost me to call or send an SMS?
A. SMS : Every SMS sent to the registration numbers will be charged as below.
• Upto Rs.3/- per SMS – 52525*(All Subscribers)
• Upto Rs.3/- per SMS – 55456 (IDEA Subscribers)
SMS’s sent in the wrong format or with the incorrect answer are also chargeable.
*Available only on select operators. Terms & Conditions on www.setindia.com
IVR : All calls made to the registration numbers will be charged as below.
• Upto Rs.3/- per minute – 55456 (IDEA Subscribers)
*Available only for IDEA mobile subscribers. T&Cs on www.setindia.com
• Calls charged at 20 second pulse rate – 5052525 (BSNL/MTNL Landline)
*Available only for BSNL/MTNL landline subscribers in select circles. TnCs on
www.setindia.com
• Calls charged at 20 second pulse rate – 12555 (BSNL Landline in Rajasthan & Punjab)
*Available only for BSNL landline subscribers in Rajasthan & Punjab. TnCs on
www.setindia.com
However, we recommend that you contact your service provider for further details on the same.
Q. Can I send more than one SMS / make more than one call?
A. Yes, there is no restriction on sending SMS or make calls for reaching the auditions. However, there is
no weightage given to number of calls made / SMSs sent at the time of shortlisting for auditions. The
final selection is made on a random basis from amongst all valid and correct registrations received
and if a person has been selected once, he is not eligible to be selected again in the same audition
shortlist.
Q. When will I know the result of the registration?
A. If the answer provided by you was both valid and correct and you were selected in the random
shortlist, you will receive a call from us in around three (3) working days from the date of close of
registration lines for that question.
Q. How will I know the result of the registration?
A. If the answer provided by you was both valid and correct and you were selected in the random
shortlist, we will get in touch with you on your registered number.
Audition
Q. Where and when will the auditions be conducted?
A. The auditions will be held at the following 6 cities as per the defined schedule:
1st September,2010
Lucknow
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 227106
Nagpur
Lamba Creations, Kamptee Highway Road, Nagpur - 440017
4th September,2010
Delhi
Asian Academy of Film & Television (Marwah studios), FC - 14/15, Sec - 16a, Film City, Noida, Noida -
201305
Ahmedabad
Rajpath Club, S.G Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380051
9th September, 2010
Mumbai
H.K. Institute of Management studies & Research, HK Bldg, Pratiksha Nagar, Adj. Mhada Complex,
Oshiwara, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai - 400102
Kolkatta
CII - Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, DC - 36, Sector 1, Salt Lake City, Behind City
Centre, Kolkata - 700 064
Please note that the dates are tentative and might change subsequently.
Q. Can I choose my preferred city for audition?
A. No. You will not be able to choose location for auditions, a city chosen by MSM will be offered to all
shortlisted Registrants. If the short-listed Registrant chooses to decline the same, he renounces
further participation in KBC.
Q. What if I am unable to make it for the auditions?
A. Inability to attend the auditions on the specified date, time and location will close and/or terminate
further participation in KBC.
Q. What will I be required to do at the auditions?
A. Each auditionee will be made to go through two pre- defined audition rounds.
The first round will involve answering skill- based questions, the second round will be a video round
where the auditionee will have to give a personal interview.
Q. Will I have to bear all expenses in order to be present for the audition round?
A. Yes, all expenses directly or indirectly connected with being present for the auditions (travel,
conveyance, lodging, stay, meals, etc.) will be borne by the auditionee.
Q. How will I know the result of the audition round?
A. The auditionees that are shortlisted on the basis of the audition round will get a call from MSM
through its producers informing them of selection in the Fastest Finger First round of the show.
General
Q. What are the selection criteria?
A. The main criteria for selection is your general knowledge and grasp over current affairs, which is
evaluated across various stages. In addition, there is also an interview round and audition at the
final stage where your personality and screen presence are also evaluated.
Q. I have a query. Whom can I ask?
A. Please send your queries to kbcresponse@setindia.com and we will try to revert as soon as we can.
Alternately, you can refer to our terms and conditions on www.setindia.com.
Q. Where can I read detailed terms and conditions governing Kaun Banega Crorepati?
A. The detailed terms and conditions governing the game show are available on www.setindia.com
Q. How many times can I participate?
A. Each registrant can be shortlisted only once for an audition in one schedule of registrations. However,
there is no restriction on the number of times a viewer can participate through registration SMS/ call.
Q. What is the Prize Money?
A. The person who gets on the hot seat and gets all the questions right will win 1 crore rupees. The prize
amount will be subject to tax as per government rules.
Q. Some people claim that they can help get entry to KBC. Is it possible?
A. The only way to enter KBC is thru participation in the registration process as described in Rules and
Regulations. There is no other way of entering KBC. This entire process is transparent and monitored
by an independent Chartered Accountant Firm. Any person claiming that he/she can help get you on
the show for a consideration is defrauding you. Please contact your local police and report this
person.
Q. I got a call after answering the question asked on TV, but no one has called me after that. Have I been
selected ?
A. The call you received was because you were among the short-listed registrants selected by the
computer. However, this does not mean that you have been selected. We will be contacting the
successful candidates who have made it to the next round.
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